Blog 06/08/15 to 06/14/15  

Relocations and In Take

Our Cats after Release

Bad Calls/Emails:  Don’t Leave a Message… 

BMG (Bitch/Moan/Groan):  City Ordinances  

OMG (Oh My God):  OOPS!

Auction Closeout

Relocations and In Take:   Placed 13 this week with intake at 3.    

2           Barn in Waxahachie (Lacy, Danni)

3          Barn in Alma (Fluffy, Rowdy, Jeremiah)

2          Barn in Pilot Point (Fergie, Freddie)

4          Barn in Graham (Poof, Pumpkin, Jimmy, Dana)

2          Bonham Rescue

Our Cats after Release:  

1.     Aubrey – Danny and Dandy (two orange/white tabbies) were placed on this big horse ranch in Aubrey.  Sorry I did not see them when there to pick up equipment but the barn owner sees them running the property so – good news!                                     

           

Bad Calls/EMAILS:  Don’t Leave a Message…

…then not check the messages for over a week…WHAT?  Lady left me a message and I called her back the same day…leaving a message.  She did not tell me how many cats were involved or what city she is in.  SO – cannot help with that little info.  She never returned my call and I just wrote it off.  She called back this week stating the same problem.  She never got my first message BECAUSE SHE NEVER CHECKS THE MESSAGE BOX!   Oh, good!  I was home this time,   answered the phone, got the info then gave her some suggestions.  Hope it works out for the cats’ sake.         

BMG:  City Ordinances

If you are going to have lots of animals, you should first check your city ordinances.  Almost every city has a limit to the number of animals you can have and the types of animals you can have inside the city limits.  Ignorance of the information is no excuse when a neighbor turns you in and Animal Services starts issuing citations.  $$$ can add up fast.  The other problem is that they will probably give you a limited amount of time (usually 72 hours) to resolve the problem.  That is never enough time to find homes for pets (cats or dogs), birds, chickens, ducks, or whatever else you may be keeping.  Either live in an unincorporated area, know the limits for your area, or keep all of them inside the house where no one else can see them.   Some cities have a variance process but that takes time, too.  Just know where you stand and be ready.     

      

OMG:  OOPS!

I always tell anyone going on a relo that they must wear closed up shoes – no sandals.  Well, I got to Pilot Point this week still wearing SANDALS!   The grass was high and the horse poop evident but I had no choice.  Just make it work and try to not let it happen again! 

Auction Closeout

68 people attended the Barn Cat Bash on Sunday, June 7^th at Bistecca in Highland Village.  It went very well – food and service were both terrific.  We had both silent and live auctions.  Looks like we cleared about $10,000.  We need to purchase a new Ford Transit Connect and these monies was be a good down payment.  Look at these pictures…

                                 

“Thanks” for following the Barn Cats Blog.  See you all next week.      Peg